I like the unique flavors this little cafe offers, but it's definitely hit or miss because it's rate that the items are made right or that you even get what you order. However, they are the only establishment I know that makes the boba croissant and when made right, OMG! Yes, you get the brown sugar syrup, the whipped cream, and the honey boba balls IN a perfectly toasted croissant...but sometimes, they forget the brown sugar strup and then it just doesn't taste the same. read more

SecreTea - Boba Croissant - Bubble Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Absolutely love SecreTea. The sandwiches are deceptively large and delicious! Not really a fan of their take on Thai Tea...but that made me try their other drinks...which are great in their own right. Will be back frequently. :-) read more

Update: the owner reached out offering to remake the drink which was nice of them! I felt like a matcha latte and this seemed to be the only decent bubble tea shop in the area. I was surprised they were already open by 10am. After ordering from the tablet, I browsed the rest of their store which also sold Asian desserts as well as hair accessories. I got the strawberry matcha latte with 100% sugar. The drink was okay but I wished the matcha flavor was stronger and that the ice level was customizable (a bit too much ice for me). It seems like they make the strawberry syrup jam in house as there was a giant strawberry chunk at the bottom of my drink. read more

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It's no secret, I love bubble tea. We stopped by here for a drink pick-me-up. You can either order with the cashier/bobarista or at the two kiosks and can specify ice/no ice, sugar level and toppings. I originally planned on getting the guava Yakult but it wasn't an option so I went for the grapefruit oolong tea at 75% sugar. The sugar level was just right and it was a refreshing mix with fresh grapefruit pieces in it. The shop is pretty small so probably not the best option for a large party dining in but for a fast and quickish bubble tea option this is a good place to go. Details: - Limited indoor seating - Indoor and outdoor seating - 500 ml, 700 ml, 1000 ml drink options - Caffeine free options listed - Kiosk ordering - Pastries available read more

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After grabbing my coffee, I wandered next door to check out SecreTea--and I'm glad I did. It's a charming little shop that Boba lovers will definitely want to visit. While bubble tea isn't quite my cup of tea (pun intended), the food looked appetizing and well-presented. The staff were welcoming and attentive, greeting me as soon as I walked in and browsed around. You can place your order at the counter or use the self-serve kiosk, which is a nice touch for those who prefer a quick, contactless option. In addition to food and drinks, the shop also offers some fun retail items like bags, cups, and earrings. Overall, it's a cute spot with a warm vibe--even for someone just popping in out of curiosity. read more

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I am very glad I came back to try their new menu items as the owner suggested! The Thai tea with Thai tea pudding was very good and made in store. It's a huge difference to have Thai tea made with actual tea vs the premade powders that are usually too sweet and way more artificial tasting. They use their own Thai tea to make the pudding too and is a great add on for even more flavor in every sip. The tea is not too sweet and very good. The cheese foam was a thicker than in my last drink but very yummy too! 4/5 Would definitely come back to try their other drinks or order this again read more

SecreTea - New menu - Bubble Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Very cute boba shop with a wide array of food options. I did not order food though many of the croissants looked very tempting! I tried the rose milk tea with boba. I enjoyed the tea, the flavor was subtle but very nice! I was not as much a fan of the boba read more

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First of all, I saw people talking about the strawberry heart Boba and had to make my way over to this Boba shop. This place was so cute and the staff are very friendly. They did have other food like croissants and things that nature which I'm sure were amazing, but I didn't think that they had any gluten-free options so I didn't ask. I got the four seasons with the lychee popping Boba and strawberry Boba. Overall, the drink was really great. I was very excited for the strawberry Boba and it didn't disappoint. read more

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There is no hot coffee or tea The cold ones I tired were not that amazing, and those were there listed best sellers read more

(Overall: B) - While the specific drink I ordered seem quite medicore, I felt that their menu has some interesting and innovative items that could be worth another shot; the ambience is also quite nice and I love the cute boba figure outside. (Blossom to the Cloud: C) - This was a cherry blossom themed drink that tasted like milky strawberry soda with cherry popping boba. While the flavors were pleasant, I felt like it was missing that fresh fruit flavor that would give the drink a bit of vibrant life. Further, for such a fantastical name of a drink, I feel like there was missed opportunity to elevate suh a drink in terms of presentational color. -- Food: E Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: +1 Service: E Menu: +1 Overall: +2 B Insta/Beli: @amei_eats read more

SecreTea - Blossom In The Cloud Generation 2. 3 stars. Insta/Beli: @amei_eats - Bubble Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Updated: Carol reached out to me regarding my previous review. Having to come from LA to visit a 4.0-rated boba place definitely has caught my attention and I had high expectations. She admitted the drink that was made (strawberry matcha latte) was an error on her team's end, and asked us to give SecreTea another try. We are glad that we did, as Carol & Greg was open to our suggestions and recommendations. It definitely tasted better than the previous visit we had encountered. Thank you, Carol, for your customer service and your willingness to make sure your customers are satisfied. We hope to visit again soon! read more

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Delicious strawberry matcha, the perfect refreshment for a hot day. Cute interior with indoor and outdoor seating. read more

SecreTea - Strawberry matcha - Bubble Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The cutest Fall drinks found here at @SecreTeaDC Start your day off with Boba or Tea this season with these drinks~ Blood bag (secret flavor) Witches dream (fresh taro and secret milk) ‍Vampire bite (mango and grape juice with passion fruit popping boba) Pumpkin Harvest (Brown Sugar Boba with Pumpkin Spice) ‍Frankenstein (taro and matcha milk tea) 1959 E St NW, Washington, DC 20052 read more

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Got the strawberry green tea and while I loved the strawberry heart topping, the flavor was pretty artificial tasting. The interior is super cute though. Definitely a cute spot for a college town! read more

SecreTea - Strawberry Green Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

A small bubble milk tea shop near the GWU campus that is a hidden gem. Besides their delicious milk tea flavors (although their tea could be stronger) and perfectly chewy pearls/boba, what I think they excel at are their croissants. We tried their boba croissant and their monk temple tofu croissant, both of which were quite delicious. The atmosphere of the restaurant is really nice and they decorate for each season (and have seasonal drinks). There's limited seating inside and a few tables outside, so most people usually have orders to go. The staff are incredibly kind and welcoming, although there are 2 kiosks as well from which one can place an order. Another specialty of theirs is the rabbit foam that can top a drink. Unfortunately, they weren't able to do that when we came, but otherwise, for $3 it adds a cool aesthetic. Note that their secret milk tea is a version of black tea with their own blend of milk (simple syrup and milk). It was on the sweeter side even with 50% sugar, so take heed. read more

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SecreTea has delicious boba and an adorable atmosphere. The inside almost makes you feel as if you've been transported into a marble garden. The seats are also very comfortable. I ordered the strawberry dirty milk. Still not entirely sure what dirty milk is, but it tasted like good ol strawberry milk tea so I can't complain. Three of us ordered with no one else in line ahead of us and our order was done within minutes. SecreTea is also not a chain restaurant, so you would be supporting the local community by eating here. Would highly recommend checking this place out if you're in the area! read more

SecreTea - Strawberry Dirty Milk w/ Boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

On our recent trip to DC we stayed at the hotel in the same building as SecreTea and thought we'd give it a try before we headed back home! A short walk around the outside of the building and you've arrived! Perfect spot for a light breakfast or snack anytime of day. A very nicely decorated shop with a few tables and a high top bar with a handful of chairs made for a cozy spot to enjoy your drinks and snacks! I went with the Honey Mango green tea and an Egg and Cheese Croissant, both made perfectly!! The tea was a perfect balance of sweetness and flavorful. The croissant was warm and flaky with a perfectly cooked egg and gooey cheese in the middle. My girlfriend got the Brown Sugar Milk tea and it was delicious as well! The staff were super friendly as well. Would highly recommend for anyone in the area! read more

SecreTea - Honey Mango Green Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Stopped here mainly to charge my phone and decided to have a sweet lunch while I waited. So glad I did! Simply amazing pastries and the tea was excellent as well. The staff was so friendly since it was pretty quiet today. read more

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I would come back again for their standard milk tea boba! I got their valentines day BOGO deal (picture) and also came back for the standard milk tea boba. I don't think the valentines drink is worth it ($8) as it tasted like sprite with something mixed into it. I came back and got the milk tea which was pretty tasty. Be warned that the bubbles are really sweet so would recommend 50% sugar for the milk tea to balance it out. The bubbles were soft and the bubbles to milk tea ratio was perfect. read more

SecreTea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The tea was very good, but cost almost $8 with boba, an oat milk substitution, and a tip, which seems a bit high. The ordering system is pretty easy - no people involved! Just scroll through the menu and land on what you like. The only issue is that the space is small and the menu is high up with little writing, so kind of hard to figure out what you want before getting to the ordering screen. For the price, I'm definitely not gonna make it a regular thing. read more

Between the two of us, we ordered: * Jasmine Milk Tea (no sugar, no milk, hot) * Brown Sugar Ginger Milk Tea (boba, 50% sugar) * Brown Sugar Ginger Milk Tea (25% sugar) We stayed here for a few hours. I walked in and voiced my desire for plain Jasmine tea. I was advised to order Jasmine Milk Tea with no milk. It was quite bitter and amazingly strong. My friend tasted it; she said she thought one could use it to clean something and agreed as to its bitterness. Were this same fluid mixed with milk and sugar, I think it might have been good or at least drinkable. Sadly, had to flush my jasmine down a toilet. I tasted my friend's brown sugar ginger tea (with boba and 50% sugar). I liked it and she liked it. I then ordered a Sugar Ginger Milk tea for myself. Mine had 25% sugar, "less ice", and no boba. It's really sweet. We both agreed that it was sweeter than my friend's. Neither of us could taste ginger in the tea. Unfortunately my sugar tolerance isn't that high. While I don't like this second tea I ordered, it's certainly easier to drink than the jasmine I had flushed earlier. Later on, I asked for my water bottle to be filled. There were no issues there! The samba-adjacent playlist has been quite nice. I've been enjoying that. (Though as an amateur bass player, I do feel that the lines could have been more interesting while staying in the genre's mold). We can plug in our laptops easily. This establishment does not provide wifi, but neither of us need internet to work. 3/5 stars because while the teas failed me; the water did not, my friend got good tea, and the locale itself is nice. read more

I ordered boba and a party from SecreTea since I wanted to try a new boba spot. This place did not disappoint. I ordered the food through an app and it came delivered in very good packaging that ensured the boba wouldn't spill. The boba tasted nice and sweet and I also got one of the pastries which was also good. Overall, it was a nice light meal, and I can see myself coming from if I'm in the area. read more

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This is my go-to spot for bubble tea/boba whenever I'm by the Foggy Bottom/ GWU area! SecreTea has a special place in my heart, since they have such cute pastries and tea recipes. I love the decor of the place too, and their teas are always so good. I will usually switch it up each time I go here, so it's always a fun and refreshing surprise to see what I end up selecting! The staff are also super nice and helpful on explaining things, and if you ever get their bunny toppings, don't forget to record a video of their jiggles! read more

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This place is one of my few go-to boba shops in DC! The interior is so well decorated and they also put a lot of effort in the presentation of the drinks too! We got the Honey Mango Green Tea with the Lunar Rabbit. When the drink was ready they allowed me to take a video of them putting the bunny on the drink. It was so cute and flavorful! Staff were always helpful and friendly. Street parking was almost always available. It is a bit pricey, but it's definitely worth it! read more

SecreTea - Honey Mango Green Tea with Lunar Rabbit - Bubble Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The drink I got was wayyyy too sweet (had to add almost half a bottle of water), but the bobaristas were really nice. I even asked if they could switch out a preset topping for me, and they agreed for no charge. I like the decor of the place, although the shop itself is kind of small. read more

SecreTea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

SecretTea is a fun spot. Small, but fun. Tucked away within government buildings south of George Washington University's campus, SecreTea is a bubble tea place that's so much more. They have a full drink menu, but I always order the milk tea with boba. It comes in a fancy plastic cup that you can wash and reuse. (My four-year-old daughter loves it.) They also have a variety of cookies, including a chocolate one with a giant glob of marshmallow and two teddy graham cookies on top. They warm it up, melting the marshmallow a little. There are a few tables inside the well-decorated space, but most people grab theirs to-go. read more

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RSVP'd for this Yelp Elite event and I'm sooo glad that I did! The service? AMAZING The experience/vibes? AMAZING The drink? AMAZING I love the decor and ambiance that SecreTea was giving. Very cute and chill. I'm drawing a blank on the guy who helped me (sorry!). He was super cool, patient and gave good recommendations. I can be very indecisive so I appreciated him looking out for me. The menu has a large variety of options. I don't think you could go wrong with any of the drinks. I decided to go for the matcha milk tea. It was super tasty and just what I needed. I also thought it was cool that we were gifted boba tea straws for coming out to support the event. I won't lie, I felt pretty special. I wish we could post videos but these photos will have to do. Thanks Kimi and Yelp DC for putting this together! read more

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Drink was alright but had way too much ice. Would not recommend. Rather go next door to Starbucks. read more

SecreTea - Lots of ice!! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I went with a coffee milk tea with cheese foam and coffee jelly. At first I was going to go for oat milk, however the manager/owner mentioned that one of the unique options about SecreTea is the SecreTea milk (it's a blend of half and half and condensed milk - shhh) for their milk tea drinks, and she recommended that I give it a try. I went with her recommendation, and it did not disappoint. I also ordered a matcha chocolate cookie and ham and cheese croissant. The sandwich definitely filled my hunger craving, and the cookie was stellar. It looked so quirky and cute with the toasted marshmallow face, googly candy eyes, and a pecan mouth. I felt guilty seeing those googly candy eyes but I had to dig in! Such a lovely cookie - slightly crunchy exterior and a soft, but not underbaked center. Potentially controversial, but I found the cookie to be better than the Rose Ave's option imo. Can't wait to visit again soon. read more

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I stopped by here yesterday morning for a quick breakfast and I'm so glad I did! The shop was decorated very cute and the staff were friendly. I ordered a brown sugar boba milk and it was so good! I'd definitely recommend coming here! I got the ham and cheese croissant and it was way bigger than expected. The croissant was hot and flakey filled with lots of cheese and ham. read more

SecreTea - Brown Sugar Boba Dirty Milk - Bubble Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I tried the taro milk tea as well as the brown sugar ginger milk tea and both were great, better tasting than any of the other boba tea shops I've tried so far in DC, east of Rock Creek. They have specialty items that area seasonal, which I think is cool. And also some Vietnamese bites which is a nice find considering there's not many places nearby where one can get Vietnamese. read more

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My friends and I came here before closing and we all ordered a "SecreTea Milk Tea with pearls" at different sugar and ice levels. I got mine with 0% sugar because the boba-rista said the boba were soaked with sugar already. Overall, there was a lack of tea flavor in all of our drinks. It was pretty milky but also had this weird after taste I didn't enjoy. Even at 0% sugar, the drink was sweeter than I'd prefer. One of my friends think the tea tastes like the Lipton tea he gets at McDonalds. We were all pretty unimpressed with our boba. Portions were pretty big and they were generous with the amount of pearls they put in. Some of the pearls were really hard (most were pretty chewy and tasty) but that's our fault for coming in very last minute. Pretty interior and Instagrammable vibes, but if you're all about a good tasting milk tea, this place may not be it. I would say my drink was a 2.5/5, but rounding the overall review to a 3/5 because we did come near closing time. read more

SecreTea - Secret Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I'm pretty obsessed with SecreTea! Can't believe there's a delicious tea spot in DC - definitely worth the trek to quench your thirst! SecreTea offers fresh milk teas, fruit drinks, cheezo teas, secret tea and coffee menu, seasonal specials, toppings, and even ice cream and sundaes. Don't care for a drink and hungry for eats? They have banh mi, sandwiches, and salads! I ordered the Strawberry Green Tea (kind of like a smoothie, but it had a hint of floral notes!), the Pineapple Hawaii Ice Tea (you get all the tropical vibes here!), the Blossom in the Clouds (one of their spring specials; topped with a cute flower!), and the Guava Yakult (if you like guava and you like yogurt, this may be your jam!). Each of these drinks were SO SO SO good, and I loved that they were not coyingly and overly sweet - each drink was just so fresh and expertly made! Please note that the drinks are made-to-order and will take some time; I'd rather have a place practice such strict quality control and exercise such high standards rather than rushing, resulting in a watered down drink. Thank you for this! I thought their recyclable paper drink carrier was pretty neat, and I appreciate that they use secure cups so there's no leaking or spillage! The cafe itself is super cute and well-decorated - there's limited seating, both in- and outdoors, but most patrons seem to get their drinks to-go. I love the decor, especially the paintings, and how can you not dig the KPop that's on the playlist?! The staff here are super friendly and welcoming, and you can't be anything but all smiles! Extremely limited metered street parking. +refreshing and high-quality teas and drinks! +seasonal specials! +super friendly staff! +limited indoor and outdoor seating +limited metered street parking read more

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These images were taken a year ago and posted onto a Yelp event page. Since that day, I have obsessively returned to this place for their coffee selections....ABSOLUTELY delicious! Their boba teas are also very yummy and you can substitute your milk...huge win for lactose intolerant folks like myself! The ambiance is always beautiful! Service given with a smile, and you're sure to get your money's worth....I absolutely love them! I'll be visiting tomorrow to indulge in their cherry blossom selections...stay tuned! Pics to come read more

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Wow! New Great boba tea near GWU campus and OPM! I used to work in this location previously and it was not here then. The selection is amazingly abundant. I tried my goto Taro boba tea and it was delicious! By far, the best boba drink in DC! I only wished I was still working at OPM or I'd be sure to get my daily dose here. There's much more flavors from light ice to slushy style to try and I'd definitely do that for the standard was pretty high! I highly recommend and this location is next to Starbucks, which I previously frequented and this place so it's nice to have selections! Staff was super friendly which will give them an edge for sure notwithstanding the great tasting drinks and pastries! A real gem for GWU and businesses in this area! read more

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There is more space than I thought there would be judging from the outside. It's sort of a blend of vintage chic (check out those chairs, hello so cute!) and modern with a touch of kawaii. I got two drinks: the cold brew with boba and cheese foam, and the Oreo dirty milk. The Oreo dirty milk was for my husband and it was sweet like a milkshake and delicious. I love the Oreo on top as decoration. The cold brew was good although I should have ordered it less sweet (my fault, I assumed cold brew would just be cold brew). The cheese foam is actually quite good, but boy , what a name to get over. Think of it more as cream foam, or even cream cheese foam, with a savory finish. Bonus: the staff are so nice and will give recommendations Bonus bonus: gender neutral restrooms read more

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I went to SecreTea for yelp's Be My Elite and got BOGO drinks. The special was for the Valentine's Day drink and a milk tea. I also got a Thai tea- the milk tea and Thai tea were both delicious but the Valentine's Day drink was not my favorite. It was a little too sweet and floral for me. I would definitely go back. read more

SecreTea - Thai Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I wish there was more clarity about their hours. The sign in their window says they open at 9am on weekdays. They weren't when I went there at 9am today. I live a mile away and don't have a car so it's a bit of a trek to go here and it's disappointing when they're not open when they say they'll be. I don't have the time to wait for an unknown amount of time for someone to finally arrive. I would prefer to know for sure they open at 10am than have to guess if they'll be open at 9am. They've missed several sales from me (sometimes I arrived as late as 9:30) due to this. I like their drinks, but I wish they were more consistent with their schedule and updated it to be accurate in a timely manner when it changes. I'm also not a huge fan of the ordering kiosk they installed recently. An employee told me to use it since she was helping someone else, but it charged me a convenience fee I didn't expect, while I would've been okay just waiting on line a little longer. The drinks are really good, as per my previous review, but I think there are some business kinks to work out! read more

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Went back today after speaking with Carol (the owner) and I'm so glad I did! After asking the friendly employee at the counter for a refreshing drink recommendation, I ended up getting the Blossom in the Clouds with Aloe Vera and loved the drink! The sweet lychee tea was topped with cheese foam that tasted like caramel cheesecake. After mixing the two portions together, the drink was the perfect balance between creamy and light. I would definitely recommend trying a cheese foam drink from SecreTea. The foam was so flavorful and really added another dimension to the tea. read more

SecreTea - Blossom in the Clouds with Aloe Vera - Bubble Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is not a secret for secreTea which i think deserves a solid 3.5 stars but after I read the owner's response and explanation, I'd correct my review to a 4 star. Brown sugar boba dirty milk tea has all flavors except the "tea". It's more like a rich milk drink. And it's not very "dirty" :) (Update: After I read the owner's reply below, I know why the tea flavor is missing. Maybe next time when ordering, customers can be kindly reminded of the difference between the two before an order was made. Thanks for the clarification!) However, the fruit tea is pretty good. Tried blueberry one and it's just like teavana tea if you like teavana. read more

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